I've always stayed in Shipshewana at what is now the Van Buren - but will transfer my affections to the Essenhaus hotel. Stayed last night with girlfriends; they gave us adjoining rooms, and all 4 queen sized beds were immaculate. The beds were new with firm mattresses and clean bedding. the room smelled good - like freshly polished wood. Plus... More

I stayed with my husband on a Thursday night a couple of weeks ago for an inpromptu getaway. We got the jacuzzi suite, and it was amazing! I fell in love the second I walked in the door. It had a kitchenette with a small fridge, microwave, dishes, silverware, drinking glasses, the works! I was highly impressed at how well... More

I grew up in northern Indiana and always pick the Essenhaus for a return visit. The rooms are large and always clean, barhrooms are immaculate, additional sink and refrigerator is a nice touch also. Check in is always easy even if they are busy. It is not as easy to get in any more as they are getting more popular.... More

stayed March 2011, We stayed here for our anniversary, got a jacuzzi suite, fireplace was nice. Clean room, very pretty, nice country home feel to it. Breakfast was hot and fresh in the upstairs part. Lobby was very nice, check in was quick and easy, as well as check out. Very large room, and like I said so clean it... More

Okay I grew up in Middlebury and still find that I love Essenhaus food...especially their breakfast!!! If you're in town or just swinging through and can take advantage of their breakfast buffet or order from their amazing breakfast menu DO IT! Not only is their breakfast delicious you should really check out their bakery as the pies, donuts and rolls... More

My husband decided to go away for the weekend to Essenhuas. We arrived on a Thursday and left on a Saturday after reading reviews that on Sundays the town is on lockdown. We arrived late, approx 7pm, and checked in without incident. Check in was quick. The first thing you notice when you walk in the lobby is that it's... More

We stayed there on a weekend, they were not very busy and made us fell welcome. We have stayed here before a number of years ago and they have since added on to the motel. With the addition they have made some needed improvements (swimming pool). Thay have kept a nice atmosphere thru out the facility. The one concern of... More

We stayed at the Essenhaus for two nights during the week and received the benefit of a quiet stay at a reduced price. We found the place to be ideal for a couple to getaway and did not leave during our short stay. The Breakfast was similar to a Good Holiday Inn Express but with a much nicer Dining area... More

We used to live in Middlebury and go back often to visit. This is our favorite place to stay. The rooms are large and comfortable. There are great common areas to use to sit and read or go online using the hotel's Wifi system. The pool & game area has plenty of room for the adults to sit around and... More